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Dr. Joel M Lerman MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 3800 Allentown PA, 18103
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Dr. Joel Lerman is a psychiatrist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Lerman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lerman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lerman may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Lerman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1985

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Joel M Lerman MD's Practice location

Practice At 1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 3800

1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 3800 -
Allentown, PA 18103
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New patients: 610-820-3900
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2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD -
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
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